Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in former section
981 of this title prior to the general revision of Pub. L. 93–203by Pub. L. 95–524.

A prior section
803,Pub. L. 95–93, title III, § 305,Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 651, providing for increased participation of veterans in public service employment programs and job training opportunities, was omitted because it was limited to fiscal years 1977 and 1978.